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WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS

TRAVEL

REALITY/DOC (TV)

STARTS NOV 15

FOR 2 DAY(S)

RATE: Full Rate

TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job

NYC production company is looking for dependable and experienced PA/Driver based in the Washington, DC/Virginia/Maryland area. Two day shoot capturing neighborhood B-Roll/Scenics. Experience in the field and ability to handle gear and heavy equipment is preferable, along with other production assistant duties as needed. Must have valid Driver’s License and clean driving record. Need to provide own transportation but mileage for travel will be reimbursed. Non-union position and day rate is $150/10.

WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS

CORPORATE

STARTS DEC 01

FOR 1 YEAR(S)

PRODUCTION COMPANY: MarketScale

RATE: Low Budget ($350.00 per day for a 12 hour day)

TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job

We are a growing marketing company with clients nationwide and we are expanding to the point where it doesn’t always make sense to send our home crew. We are looking for regular freelancers in all of our cities where we have multiple clients. This is a great opportunity for on going freelance work or for younger crew members wanting to jump out of AC and do more Camera Op gigs.

The Lead should have knowledge of what makes a good interview set up and be able direct the assistant in where to set up lights. All interviews are done with 2 cameras. A lock off wide that is monitored to make sure its still recording and a closeup on a slider. Should be at least be familiar with how a good producer conducts an interview but it would be ideal if they have that experience. You’ll be interviewing everyday employees and high up officers of the company so a professional look

Typically the first half of the shoot our interviews in 1 or 2 set ups and the second half is gathering B-Roll of the facility, office, warehouse, factory, city, etc. We do want both positions to be strong shooters who commit to shots, can visualize how each shot might be used in an edit, and be able to get as much as possible. Nothing is worse than when our editors don’t have all the footage they need and have to purchase stock footage or hang on an interview for too long.

WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS

UPROXX.COM

INTERNET

STARTS NOV 21

FOR 5 DAY(S)

TITLE: Uproxx Reports

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Woven Digital

RATE: Low Budget ($175.00 per day for a 8 hour day)

TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job

Woven Digital, Inc., is seeking an up and coming journalist/filmmaker for Uproxx Reports, our original news division. Must be multi-skilled, specializing in mini-documentaries/news reporting — from concept ideas, filming interviews, recording audio to editing all on their own in order to tell 2 min vignettes that will be seen by millions of users. Also must be able to host on-camera. This job is on a project-to-project basis. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY BE LIVING IN AND LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN DC.

About Uproxx Reports
Uproxx is dedicated to producing inquisitive, unique and authentic digital content that impacts youth culture and makes vital stories a conversation. The focus is on people, communities and events that are having an impact on our culture and the world. Our content is relevant and fascinating. It’s your craziest friends who are doing the coolest things.

The ideal candidate is one who has news/documentary experience, shoots, edits and produces their own work and has worked under extremely tight deadlines to tell compelling, polished and engaging pieces catered to the web. Candidate must have high, self-imposed standards and a very strong sense of narrative and tension in their work. Candidate will be responsible for producing — getting releases signed, staying on a strict budget, etc — coming up with story ideas and working efficiently. Candidate will be expected to deliver 1 video a week; so someone who can work extremely fast and be self-motivated is a must. CNN’s GREAT BIG STORY films are a good guideline for the length and type of videos we’re looking to create.

Candidates must submit narrative samples of their work that fits this description.

Specific Key Tasks & Responsibilities
→ Be a “one-man band” — Must be able to operate a camera, create compelling shot composition, set lighting and run audio. High-quality storytelling will be the sole responsibility of this individual.
→ Find interesting ideas and fascinating subjects to narrate/highlight — must be submitted to Uproxx Reports for approval
→ Help to create a unique style and maintain consistency and high quality throughout the series.
→ Meet all required deadlines while staying under budget
→ Deliver web-friendly stories on deadline

Skills & Attributes
→ Minimum 2+ years of relevant work
→ Knowledge of and access to Adobe Premiere
→ Basic knowledge of After Effects
→ Owning your own gear is a plus
→ Must be organized and detail oriented
→ Must be a team player and in alignment with Uproxx Reports goals for each video
→ Ability to craft a story from development to delivery
→ Must have the technical knowledge to operate a camera and an audio recorder as well as compose compelling shots and setups
→ Must be able to create content to appeal to the Uproxx Reports audience
→ Open to and enthusiastic about feedback in order to create the best possible video
→ World-knowledge and a curious spirit are a must
→ Ability to work in a fast- paced environment
→ Knowledge in storytelling elements, suspense, and how to extract interest and tension
→ Ability to balance creativity and producing logistics seamlessly